Governance Assistant manager

2 weeks ago

England, United Kingdom KPMG UK Full time

Assistant Governance Manager
Base Location: Watford, Reading, Bristol, Milton Keynes – with travel to the London office when required


The KPMG Business Services function is a cornerstone of our UK business. Operating from 20 UK locations and sitting with KPMG Central Services we do work that matters.
Within Central Services we are part of a community of experts across a wide range of critical activities who help grow, run, and protect KPMG in the UK.

From HR and Learning, Finance, Procurement, Facilities and Business Support, through to Risk and Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Sales and Marketing, our approach is focused on driving the improved performance of the firm, which we support with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. Why Join KPMG as an Assistant Governance Manager
The Governance Function comprises a small team which supports the Chair, Board and Executive Committee) at Canary Wharf with responsibility for the management of the governance and meetings infrastructure supporting the Board (and its committees) and the Executive (and its committees). The role involves working closely with Executive leadership, Chair, Chief Risk Officer, General Counsel, Board members, Committee Chairs and Independent Non-Executives.


The main purpose of the role is to provide end to end meeting support for the Risk Executive and Audit Executive. There is also an expectation that this role would cover other Executive and Board Committees as and when needed (including the Management Committee). This role reports into the Group Head of Governance and Legal Counsel and CGI qualified or part qualified is essential.


Interpreting the governance documents to make recommendations as to the governance applicable to decision making
Providing effective and seamless cover for the other Assistant Governance Managers and Senior Governance Manager and other members of the team during periods of annual leave
Upholding and demonstrating best practice standards of corporate governance
Maintaining the Function’s Document Management System
Supporting diary management for meetings; Delivery of concurrently running projects and prioritising and reconciling conflicting demands
Excellent organisational and project management skills
Strong organisational skills with an ability to produce high quality work to tight deadlines
Proficient in MS Office packages


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